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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.04, 3,879.53 and 2,498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.04, 3,879.53 and 2,498.68 is: 3,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.04 : 3,879.53 = 2,498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.04/3,879.53 = 2,498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.04x = 3,879.53 × 2,498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.04x = 9,693,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693,704.02/2,810.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.67

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